The PlayStation 5 console is one of the most popular video game platforms in practically the entire world. This means that those who have it want to use the controller beyond the console, specifically on their computers. The problem is that connecting the DualSense controller of the PS5 PC is not easy, well, it wasn’t until the arrival of PCXSense.
Although DualSense for PS5 works via Bluetooth, it is difficult to configure on Windows computers. The reason is none other than an “imposition” from Microsoft for you to buy the Xbox controller. Connecting the Xbox controller is super simple and can even be used as an alternative to the mouse.
The same is not true with the PS5 controller, which requires synchronization first and then configuration. Connecting it via Bluetooth is no mystery, but configuring it is another story. Now, with PCXSense software you can do it in a more comfortable and simple way.
PCXSense to configure the DualSense controller
You should know, first of all, that this software is not official, far from it. It is available on GitHub and is developed by a user named Denellyne. The great peculiarity of PCXSense is that it allows you to modify the sensitivity and behavior of the emulator trigger, something that is normally not possible with official support.
In addition to these two interesting features, it allows you to create custom startup configurations, create different profiles and even configure macros. These are the main factors that make this software so special and so interesting, and different from the rest.
You have to know that this software is not only compatible with DualSense, it also supports DualSense Edge. This new controller is an improvement over the normal model that allows you to change the levers, customize profiles directly on the console, customizable triggers and many more options.
The main features of PCXSense are as follows:
- XInput emulation: It allows you to translate controller keystrokes into XInput signals, making it compatible with any PC game. This therefore makes the controller compatible with any game.
- Great customization: It allows us to make total adjustments to obtain a completely personalized gaming experience. It allows you to adjust everything from the sensitivity of the adaptive triggers to the light configuration of the controller.
- Optimized for emulators: Special attention has been paid to ensuring that it can be used in any type of game emulator. Additionally, adaptive triggers add more realism and immersion to retro games.
- Support for “old” controls: Although it focuses on the PS5 controller, it offers support for the PS4’s DualShock 4. So, if you have an old controller collecting dust, you can connect it to the PC without problems and use it.
Downloading it is really easy, as is using it. We simply have to go to the GitHub website where the repository is and download the latest version. We have to say that the latest version available is PCXSense 0.9.3 Beta and this version eliminates a debugging function that could occasionally generate blue screens.
Now you have no excuse to use the PS5 DualSense controller or the PS4 DualShock 4 on your computer.